Chapter 261
At Juuban High School.
"We should be on vacation," Serena moaned, as she and the rest of her class sat in the classroom, on a warm summer day.
"We've been over this Serena," Setsuna said. "Class wasn't in session for two months, we need to make that up."
"Couldn't we just owe them?" Serena asked.
Mike started laughing.
"That's gold, I'm using that,"he said.
"Glad to hear it," Setsuna muttered. "Listen I'm sorry."
"You're sorry..that's not the half of it," Mina said. "It's nothing personal Miss Meio, but you have no idea what I was planning to do this summer."
"Why don't you tell us Mina," Setsuna muttered.
"I was going to travel all around the city and the country following simply the greatest band in the world Three Lights! And now I'm stuck here!" Mina said.
"You had tickets?" Lita asked.
"Sort of," Mina said. "It wouldn't have mattered. My devotion was clear."
"Good thing you got out of that relationship when you did," Steve whispered.
"I know," Mike said.
"Frankly I don't know what all girls see in that band anyway..." Setsuna muttered.
"Neither do we," most of the male contingent of the class said.
"Of course you all wouldn't understand," the girls replied en masse.
"Three Lights, their music touches us all," Mina said.
"Yeah, they're in tune with the aura of love," Lita said.
"Their rhythms represent an exact balance between tone and pitch," Amy said.
"Not her too," Mike said.
"What force is it that can even turn Amy Anderson to it's side?" Steve bellowed.
"So they're a good band, big deal," Setsuna said.
"They don't look too bad either," Serena said. The girls all erupted into cheers of support for that statement and began discussing their favorite characteristics of the group.
"Someone get my gun," Rick muttered.
Meanwhile at the top suite of a recording studio the Three Lights, Seiya Kawasaki, who had dark hair and a long ponytail. Taiki Kaison who was taller then Seiya and with brown hair also culminating in a long ponytail. Then there was Yaten Kau, who's hair was bleached white and cut short. They stood in the office of their manager.
"I hate to say it, but you three have been ordered to attend school," the manager said.
"We're busy enough as it is," Seiya said.
"Yeah, we can make it up later," Yaten said. "Besides it's the summer."
"The government insists," the manager said. "And it so happens that one school is having an extra long summer session, which would be the perfect place for you all to start."
"Ahh..geez.." Seiya said. "We don't need this now."
"Can't you appeal it?" Yaten asked.
"No, I've tried," The manager said.
"Buck up, it could be interesting," Taiki said.
"What we do is interesting..school is.." Yaten muttered.
"I know," Seiya said.
"Sorry," the manager said.
That day at lunch.
"See your problems guys is your just jealous," Mina began.
"Are we?" Mike muttered.
"Yeah," Mina said.
"Why would we be jealous?" Mike asked.
"Yeah, you can have em," Steve said.
"We're not your boyfriends, we're not afraid of you two timing," Mike said.
"Except in my case Raye," Rick said.
"Don't worry Rick, my interest in them is purely from a musical standpoint, I'm not about to try getting a date with them or something," Raye said.
"I hope so," Rick said.
"You guys are making too much out of this," Serena said. "They're just a good group, we girls like them, it's not like we're in love with them or something."
"Speak for yourself," Mina and Lita said.
"So who's your favorite one anyway Lita?" Steve asked.
"Seiya of course," Lita said.
"Does he look like your old boyfriend?" Steve asked.
"Well..now that you mention it..hey! Stop doing that!"
"Of course Steve..you also look like her old boyfriend," Mike said.
"Like that makes any sense at all," Steve said.
"You can have Seiya, I will have Yaten, he's so cute," Mina said.
"Yaten? What kind of name is Yaten anyway?" Mike muttered.
"Remember we're not supposed to be jealous Mike?" Steve said.
"I'm not, it's just an observation," Mike said.
"Say..Amy..what's your interest in them?" Greg asked.
"I just like the sound of it," Amy said. "It calms me."
"Fair enough," Greg said. "I mean I don't think it's fair to be completely inimical towards a group just because the majority the school's female population goes gaga over them. I mean..I'm sure they make some sort of redeemable music."
"Exactly," Amy said. And they say Taiki is incredibly smart too. Intelligence and art all in one package. I would love to talk to him some time.
"Hey everyone!" Melvin said appearing at the table. The girls bonked him on the head.
"Hmm..then perhaps you don't want to hear anything about the three lights," Melvin asked.
"What was this about the three lights?" the other girls asked.
"Just that the three lights have been skipping school," Melvin said.
"So?" The girls asked.
"And they've been ordered to attend school," Melvin said.
"So?" the girls asked.
"And there going to go to school here," Melvin said.
"WHAT!" the entire cafeteria shouted. The girls in happiness, the guys in annoyance.
"Oh..my voice carried I see," Melvin squeaked.
"When are they coming?" Mina said grabbing Melvin by the collar.
"It is vital that you tell us," Lita said pushing Mina out of the way and grabbing Melvin.
"Uh..tomorrow," Melvin squeaked.
"TOMORROW!" Everyone shouted again.
Then the girls erupted into a chorus of hopes.
"I hope Seiya will be in my class."
"I hope I get to see them."
"I hope they're nice to talk to."
"I hope they like me.."
Later.
"It's the Three Lights Darrien, isn't it great!" Serena said.
"Uh..yeah...sure..why?" Darrien asked.
"They are simply the greatest idol band in the universe," Serena said.
"Really?" Darrien asked.
"We've never had celebrities at our school before."
"Aside from yourself that is."
"Well `no one knows who we are, we blanked their memories remember?"
"I know, still Serena, aren't you going a bit overboard?"
"Absolutely not. I'm excited."
Hopefully that excitement is just to hear their music. Darrien thought.
"Let me ask you something, since you're a man," Serena said.
"Okay..." Darrien said nervously.
"Is my hair appropriate?"
"Appropriate?"
"Yes, for meeting the three lights."
"Serena, why should you care? Last time I checked, you had a boyfriend."
"Oh..who?" Serena asked. "Ah..I mean..of course..hah..."
Darrien's eyes narrowed.
"What I meant was that while I'm not trying to attract their attention, I don't want to be an eyesore either."
"I see," Darrien said. "You look fine Serena."
"Aw...good..." Serena said.
Elsewhere. In the darkened school gym, the male students all stood in various stages of annoyance.
"Uh..I see..We are not alone in our disgust with the three lights," Mike said walking into the room, followed by Rick, Steve, and a reluctant Greg.
"The question is what are we going to do about it huh!" one of the students shouted.
"Calm down everyone," Rick said. "We have the solution."
"Yeah and what's that?" one of the guys asked.
"We combine all of our forces to destroy the three lights," Rick said.
The group all looked at each other and growled.
"After all, we've got Melvin and Greg, supergenisues!" Rick said.
The group yelled.
"You've got me too!" Urawa shouted.
"But you're annoying Urawa," Mike said.
"Hmm...I would think that you want someone with my talents right now. Smart, but also obnoxious ey?" Urawa asked.
"He has a point," Steve said.
"Fine Urawa too," Rick said. "But with our skills and genius, we should be able to develop plans that will wipe teach the three lights a lesson."
The group all grinned.
"So who's with us?" Rick asked.
The group cheered.
"It's pathetic how those girls are acting," Haruka muttered.
"Yes I know," Michiru said. "But they're young."
"We're the same age," Haruka said. "We don't act like that."
"No, but we have our moments," Michiru said.
There was a knock on the door. Setsuna and Hotaru stood there.
"Ah..Setsuna, Hotaru, welcome," Michiru said.
"Do you sense it?" Setsuna asked.
"Yes," Haruka said. "Things are about to get troublesome again."
"More battles I'd assume," Michiru said.
"This force is coming from outside our solar system. It is bent on the conquest of the galaxy..." Hotaru said solemnly.
"You can sense that?" Michiru said.
"Yes....she is coming.." Hotaru said.
"Who?" Setsuna asked.
"Galaxia," Hotaru said.
Meanwhile in a tall building marked Galaxy TV.
"Producer Nezu, please report to the station manager," came a voice over the intercom.
"Producer Nezu, please report to the station manager."
Nezu sighed and got out of her chair. She was short with white hair arranged in various buns around her. She wore a dark black hat and matching suit. She walked to an elevator marked "out of order" and stepped inside. The elevator rose slowly and then opened. She stepped into the red vortex that was floating around her. Sitting several feet away was a figure in a golden suit of armor.
"Sailor Iron Mouse," the figure said.
"Yes Madam Galaxia," Nezu said.
"Have you located a target?"
"Yes, I have located a star reporter for a local news network."
"Very well..proceed Iron Mouse."
"Yes Madam Galaxia," Nezu said.
That evening at the restaurant.
"So..how should we welcome the Three Lights?" Mina asked.
"Will there even be an opportunity?" Amy asked.
"We'll make one," Mina said with determination.
"Yeah," Lita agreed.
"There needs to be some way to get them to see us over all the other girls," Raye said.
"Raye, you have Rick remember?" Mina asked.
"You should talk!" Raye said. "And besides, I don't want to date them, I want to talk shop. You know..how I'm a rising idol star."
"I'm also a rising idol star," Mina said.
"Amazingly," Raye said.
"Hah! You may be better then me Raye, but it doesn't mean I'm still not the best," Mina said.
"What does that mean?" Raye asked.
"Guys..guys..there's plenty of Three Lights to go around. Forget our reasons, we have to cooperate," Serena said.
"What?" the other four said.
"Sure...we must combine our efforts to achieve our goals," Serena said. "Why not?"
"Say Serena..what is your goal?" Raye asked.
"I just said lets forget those reasons," Serena said.
"Why? Afraid to tell?" Raye asked.
"Am not," Serena said.
"Excuse me.." came a voice. The two stopped and whirled to see a woman standing there with a cameraman behind her.
"I'm Sonia Sherwood, action news. You wear the uniform of Juuban High School," she said. "Do you mind if I ask you some questions about the Three Lights coming to your school tomorrow?"
"Sure," Lita, Mina, Raye, and Serena said joyfully.
"Ehh..I think I should go," Amy said and walked off.
"So..what's your name?" Sonia asked Serena.
"Serena Tsukino, I am five four. I wear a size.."
"Don't tell her that," the other three muttered.
"Oh..I'm Serena Tsukino."
"What do you think of the Three Lights coming to you're school?" Sherwood asked.
"It's good...they're a great band," Serena said.
"And you?" Sherwood said turning to Lita.
"I'm Lita Nelson, I like dark haired men with ponytails...I'm extremely honored to have the Three Lights at my high school," she said with a smile.
Sonia sighed a bit.
"You?" She asked Raye.
"I'm Raye Hino, you may have heard of me..anyway...it's good to see that I'll not be the only musical talent at Juuban High School anymore," Raye said.
Sonia glanced at her cameraman, he shrugged.
"How about you?" Sonia asked Mina.
"I'm available fellas, and I know how to get the water fountain on the second floor to be cold even when it seems hot at first! I know Juuban High School so well. Please come talk to me..I'm Mina Deveraux," Mina shouted.
"Uh..you've been a lot of help," Sonia asked. "Ehh... come on..lets go find some male responses..I'm sure they'll be just as interesting.."
The two walked out towards their tv van.
"Excuse me..are you Sonia Sherwood?" a voice asked.
Sonia turned.
"Yes...what is it?" Sonia asked looking to see Nezu standing there.
"Uh..just this," Nezu shouted transforming instantly into Sailor Iron mouse. She wore a light blue uniform similar to the Sailor Scouts, only the brooch in the center was a white skull, and the usual white trim was black. Iron Mouse blasted Sonia and a small object came out of her head and hovered there.
"Hey!" the camera man said and charged Nezu, she blasted him in through the restaurant window. The object above Sonia darkened.
"Dang it, it's a dud," Iron Mouse.
"Hey..what are you doing!" came a voice. Iron Mouse looked to see five Sailor Scouts standing at the end of the street.
"I am Sailor Moon..whatever you're doing you must stop it," Sailor Moon said.
"Sorry..can't talk..ciao!" Iron Mouse said and a phone booth formed around her, and then both disappeared. Sonia meanwhile was transforming. She stood up and faced the five.
"Sailor Reporter!" She shouted.
"What?" Sailor Moon said.
Sailor Reporter threw a microphone with a cord at them. The five jumped out of the way. Sailor Reporter used a shoulder mounted camera to fire a laser blast at Sailor Moon, she flipped out of the way.
"I don't even know what we're fighting here," Sailor Moon said.
"Venus Crescent Beam Smash!" Venus shouted. Her attack flew right at Sailor Reporter who blasted it away with her shoulder camera.
"Mercury Bubbles Blast!" Mercury shouted and threw a mist at Sailor Reporter. Sailor Reporter blew some air out of her mouth and blasted it away.
"They always said I had a big mouth," Sailor Reporter said.
"I hate enemies that talk," Sailor Moon said.
"Jupiter Thunder Crash!"
"Mars Fire Ignite!"
"Moon Tiara Magic!"
The three attacks flew at Sailor Reporter, who knocked away the thunder and dodged the tiara away, but was hit with the fire. She started screeching.
"Try healing her," Mercury said scanning her with her computer.
"Galactic Healing Activation!" Sailor Moon shouted and launched an attack. Sailor Reporter was covered in it and slowly she fell down and began to revert back into her human form.
"Well..we got her," Sailor Moon said.
Out of nowhere three energy blasts hit the five Sailor Scouts and knocked them down.
"Wha..." Mars said.
"Where is the Star Seed?" came a voice and out of the darkness walked three figures. They were dressed in dark uniforms somewhat obscured by the growing darkness of the evening.
"Who are you?" Sailor Moon said.
"Where is the Star Seed?" another voice said.
"What's a Star Seed?" Mercury asked.
"Do not play dumb with us!" the third said. "You all know what it is!"
"Fraid we don't," Sailor Moon said.
"Yaahhh!" came a battle cry as the four Guardian Scouts leapt from a roof top and drew their swords. The three figures did not move, yet they managed to let loose a wave that hit the four and knocked them back towards the other scouts. The group collided in a heap.
"We do not need a confrontation," one of the figures said. "Where is the Star Seed?"
"We don't have it!" Sailor Moon said. "And if you don't stop asking and get out of here we'll give you a good beating."
"Hmm...we doubt that," one of the figures said. "The Sailor Starlights cannot be beaten so easily."
"Yes," the third said. Without even moving another wave flew out at the scouts and hit them before they could react. They all were thrown several feet.
"What is that stuff?" Guardian Saturn said.
"Maybe if they try it again I can get a reading," Mercury said.
"Our powers are beyond your comprehension," one of the figures said.
Seconds later two of the figures fell, the other whirled and was knocked down by another blast.
"Apparently your powers beyond our comprehension don't give you eyes in the back of your head," came a familiar voice. The three dark figures quickly stood up and leapt away.
Maverick emerged from the shadows.
"Annoying weren't they?" he said.
"Well they're powers sure are," Guardian Neptune said staggering up.
"Merely a trick of the light. With this darkness they were able to make their attacks almost invisible," Maverick said.
"Really? Light refraction?" Mercury asked.
"Pretty much," Maverick said.
"We'll be ready for them next time," Jupiter said.
"But what are they all about?" Sailor Moon asked. "I mean that reporter was turned into something..but..someone else did that."
"They could be working together," Mars said.
"Great, all we need is another mystery," Jupiter said.
"So what..the Three Lights are coming to school tomorrow!" Venus said. The five girls let out a shout. The guys sighed.
Meanwhile on a roof top above.
"Just who are these Sailor Starlights?" Sailor Uranus said.
"Looks like this'll be an interesting," Sailor Neptune said.
"They are in search of what Galaxia seeks," Sailor Saturn said. "Neither must get them."
"Well..as long as there's no pressure," Sailor Pluto muttered. "Let's go home."
Uranus and Neptune glanced at each other as Pluto walked away.
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